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Whitetail ski resort

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Whitetail

Projected to open Dec 12

Projected to open December 12, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record

Projected to open Dec 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Oct 23, 7:03 AM•Weather at base: 335m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Projected to open Dec 12

Whitetail is projected to open December 12, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, December.Nov3Dec2Jan1FebMarAprMay

Best months to book

  1. #1February17cm avg
  2. #2January17cm avg
  3. #3December11cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 23, 07:03 AM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 12

Projected to open December 12, 2026

22 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

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Updated Oct 23 at 7:03 AM

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Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

Past snow is the model's estimate at the summit: no measurement reached us for these days.

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Whitetail

About Whitetail

Whitetail Resort is located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, offering 23 trails across 120 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 935 feet. The resort features a modern base lodge, high-speed quad lifts, a dedicated beginner area, and a terrain park, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Whitetail is known for its efficient snowmaking, well-groomed slopes, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice for day trips from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas.

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Frequently asked questions about Whitetail

Where is Whitetail?
Whitetail is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Whitetail?
Whitetail runs from a base elevation of 335 m (1,099 ft) to a summit of 549 m (1,801 ft), giving a vertical drop of 214 m (702 ft).
How big is Whitetail?
Whitetail has 120 acres (49 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Whitetail?
Whitetail is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Whitetail get in a typical season?
Whitetail averages 40 inches / 102 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Whitetail in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.